1
as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
losing my favorite sweater left me in a bad mood for the rest of the day
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2
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle
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3
as in anger
archaic
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
in his mood, the king spared no one his venomous tongue
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Recent Examples of mood
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In one Davos, the mood was strikingly optimistic.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
When routines change, their mood can shift quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Budweiser has long used the Super Bowl to tie its stately Clydesdale horses to the national mood.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In one Davos, the mood was strikingly optimistic.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
When routines change, their mood can shift quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Budweiser has long used the Super Bowl to tie its stately Clydesdale horses to the national mood.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
Noun
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The expensive propaganda doc is glossily shot and lushly scored, although for some reason Ratner keeps inserting segments shot on what looks like Super 8 film, as if to infuse the Trumps with some of that Kennedy-era aura.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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The clip soon inspired TikTok users to impersonate the owl’s unflappable aura.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In metro Phoenix, people are speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions — in anger, in defiance, in frustration and fear.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inevitably, Big Ant soon comes crashing back down to Earth and the swirl of anger and sorrow that await him there; inevitably, Lil Ant and Lozita are forced to face his unhappiness, and figure out how to react.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Without going into auto-pilot mode to schedule a meeting, consider evaluating it first.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Process The Emotional Reality Of Your Layoff Before jumping into reactive action mode, give yourself permission and time to process what’s coming up for you.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Freezing rain usually starts out as snow high in the atmosphere, passes through a thick layer of warmer air and melts, before passing through a final, short layer of cold air and freezing as ice on roads and objects.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His indignation was not sugar coated.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2026
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Struber laughs at their polite indignation.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the attack, there was a strong, vinegar-like smell in the room, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The poem’s rage has the smell of deep sincerity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s all the emerging tech, like a device that shrouds your body in inflammation-reducing red light at Carillon’s Miami Wellness Resort’s Inner Glow retreat, and a zero-gravity recliner at Canyon Ranch Lenox that can rescue you from menopausal rage at its M/Power retreat.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bateman’s violence is not driven by rage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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